panging

Definition of pangingnext
present participle of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
Verb
  • With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Still smarting from the Winfrey experience, Netflix approached the couple to discuss how a potential book deal would impact the release of the docuseries.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • She is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman outside in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter in Cotswold on March 18.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In 2013 she was convicted of manslaughter in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Alcohol can be stinging and drying to the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Meta had the worst week in the group, dropping more than 11% after two stinging court defeats added to the social media company's challenges.
    Ari Levy, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Defense attorney Mary Chartier argued that there was reasonable doubt in the case, saying Dale Warner denied hurting his wife and cooperated with investigators during the search.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
  • That means eliminating Iran's Navy, which is now absolutely destroyed, hurting their Air Force and their missile program at levels never seen before, and annihilating their defense industrial base.
    James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • That is what Emma is doing in this scene by talking to Mark, looking at the floor demurely, and wringing her hands precisely three (3) times.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the response should not be hand-wringing or name-calling.
    Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • One rabid mongoose bite later, and Ben is a skull-crushing, face-ripping menace terrorizing Lucy and her friends.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Black One and Monoliths & Dimensions maintain a slight distance from the listener with a layer of reverb that softens the bone-crushing power of the guitars.
    Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Cunningham is waiting for a colleague to arrive with a militia of his own before overpowering Jamie and taking over the Ridge.
    Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The avocado gives the smoothie a rich, creamy texture without overpowering the sweet, tropical flavor of the mango.
    Lauren Manaker, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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